A world-renowned musician and TV presenter is bringing his rhythm and blues orchestra on tour to Ipswich.

Jools Holland has worn several guises in his life, from keyboard player in the 1970s band Squeeze to TV presenter on Later... with Jools Holland on BBC2.

Now, the much-loved performer has announced a UK tour, with 30 dates including The Royal Albert Hall and the Manchester O2 Apollo.

Ipswich Star: Jools Holland is a world-renowned musician and TV presenterJools Holland is a world-renowned musician and TV presenter (Image: Ipswich Regent Theatre)

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Holland will be joined on stage by special guests, including Soft Cell singer Marc Almond and social media sensation and guitar prodigy Toby Lee.

Almond has sold more than 30 million records worldwide with his list of hit songs including Say Hello, Wave Goodbye, Torch and Tainted Love.

Ipswich Star: Marc Almond will be joining Holland and his orchestra on stageMarc Almond will be joining Holland and his orchestra on stage (Image: Mike Owen)

Lee first came to public attention at 10 years old when he posted a get-well-soon jam for BB King which went viral with five million views in a week, and has since gone on to perform in the West End and on live TV.

Tickets will go on sale on Friday, February 2 at 10am and are available to buy on the Ticketmaster website.